​There is a measuring tape that lets us know how we are progressing on our spiritual journey, and it is called “respect.” When we see ourselves as no better or no worse than anyone else, and when we see all others as not lesser than or greater than anyone else, then we are making great strides on our spiritual path. Jesus washed feet, fed the hungry crowds, healed lepers, and associated with women of “ill repute.” Mother Teresa cared for the poorest of the poor and the lowest of the low. We might not follow exactly in the examples of Jesus and Mother Teresa, but if we would be more spiritual, one place to begin is to show respect to everyone.